Swiss Splendour Tour with Glacier Express – GGL7G

Itinerary 

 

Day 1: (Wednesday) Geneva–Montreux–Zermatt (B/D)

We start with a city-tour of Geneva this morning. We will show you the beautiful parks along the lake, the unique town-hall and the European seat of the United Nations. In the late morning we leave Geneva and drive to Lausanne and Montreux. We pass by Chillon Castle, the 13th century fortress made famous by Lord Byron's poem and proceed through the Valais, the valley of the river Rhone with its orchards and vineyards. At Täsch we will board a cogwheel train that takes us to the mountain resort of Zermatt at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. Dinner and overnight at FIRST CLASS HOTEL

 

Day 2: (Thursday) Zermatt (B/D)

Full day at leisure in Zermatt. Dinner and overnight at first class hotel in Zermatt

 

Day 3: (Friday) Zermatt - St. Moritz - Full Day Journey (Unescorted) (B/L/D)

Travel on the legendary 'Glacier Express Train' seated in a comfortable premium panoramic viewing car (2nd class). During the journey a delicious 3-course lunch is served at your seat. Dinner and overnight at first class hotel in St. Moritz

 

Day 4: (Saturday) St. Moritz - Chur - Vaduz - Zurich (B)

We leave St. Moritz in the morning and cross the Julier Pass to Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland which has a settlement history of over 5000 years. We continue to the capital of Principality of Liechtenstein and visit Vaduz its capital. This tiny country with the mighty castle, which is the home of the present Prince and his family, attracts visitors from all over the world. In the afternoon we will return to Zurich through the Toggenburg region with its picturesque farmhouses. Arrival in Zurich at approx. 5 p.m. Dinner on your own. Overnight at FIRST CLASS HOTEL

 

Day 5: (Sunday) Zurich - Rapperswil - Boat ride On Lake Of Zurich (B)

At 10.00 a.m. our bus will pick you up for a tour that shows you the most interesting sights of Zurich and its surroundings. We start with a city-tour of Zurich. Along the Höhenstrasse that offers spectacular views into the Alps, we drive to Rapperswil, the town of the Roses, where you will see the Rose garden, the castle and the deer park on the Lindenhof. Return to Zurich by boat approx. 4 p.m. - return to your hotel individually. Dinner on your own. Overnight at FIRST CLASS HOTEL

 

Day 6: (Monday) Zurich–Lucerne–Mt. Titlis–Interlaken

We leave Zurich at 8.30 a.m. A short drive takes us to the city of Lucerne where we visit the Lion Monument and walk over the 14th century wooden bridge, time at leisure for shopping and sightseeing. At noon we proceed to the mountain resort of Engelberg. A cable car ride to the summit of Mount Titlis brings you up into the high alpine region with its glaciers and eternal ice, enjoy a magnificent ride in the world's innovative revolving 'ROTAIR' gondola. (Take a warm sweater along). ). In the afternoon we cross Brünig Pass to the Bernese Oberland and reach the village Brienz, which is famous for its long tradition of woodcarving. We continue to the holiday resort of Interlaken at the foot of Jungfrau Mountain. Overnight at FIRST CLASS HOTEL - dinner is on your own.

 

Day 7: (Tuesday)  Interlaken–Berne–Gruyères–Geneva 

We leave Interlaken in the morning and drive along beautiful Lake of Thun to the Swiss capital, Berne. A city tour to the Old Town includes the Clock Tower, Kramgasse, and the 15th century Cathedral of St. Vincent. A drive south takes us to the scenic dairy farmlands, to Gruyères. A beautiful hilltop town, preserved against time, which could be the magical setting for fairytales with its impressive, medieval castle. An informative visit to a factory of delicious milk product is a further highlight of our day. We continue our drive to the Vaud Riviera and reach Geneva. Tour ends at approx. 5.30 p.m.


All-Inclusive Price :

Price Per person CHF 2570
Single Supplement  CHF 350
Senior Citizen Discount   CHF 50

 

Pre And Post Tour Accommodation
Geneva  - Hotel Ramada Encore, Carouge
1 night incl. Breakfast (per person in double room)  CHF 130
1 night incl. Breakfast (Single supplement)  CHF 85